https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/New and substantially updated IELTSpeaking guides.enThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/talk-for-2-minutes-ielts-speaking-part-2.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/talk-for-2-minutes-ielts-speaking-part-2.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Learn how to talk for 2 minutes in IELTS Speaking Part 2: a simple time map, five ways to extend any answer, and rescue phrases for the mind-blank moment. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/stop-hesitating-ielts-speaking-fluency.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/stop-hesitating-ielts-speaking-fluency.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Stop hesitating in IELTS Speaking: what Fluency and Coherence really measures, why you pause, and tutor-tested drills to move from Band 6 to Band 7. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/practice-ielts-speaking-alone-at-home.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/practice-ielts-speaking-alone-at-home.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Practice IELTS speaking alone at home with a routine that works: record yourself, run timed mock tests and get band feedback — no partner needed. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/improve-ielts-speaking-5-5-to-6-5.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/improve-ielts-speaking-5-5-to-6-5.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000A realistic plan to improve IELTS Speaking from 5.5 to 6.5: understand the four criteria, diagnose weak areas and measure progress weekly. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-feedback-without-tutor.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-feedback-without-tutor.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Get IELTS speaking feedback without a tutor: mark recordings against official band descriptors, swap with speaking partners, use instant AI band scores. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/pronunciation-good-enough-for-ielts.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/pronunciation-good-enough-for-ielts.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000How do I know if my pronunciation is good enough for IELTS? 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How AI scoring works, how accurate it is, and how to act on your result. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/what-happens-ielts-speaking-test-day.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/what-happens-ielts-speaking-test-day.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Know what to expect on IELTS Speaking test day: identity checks, the three test parts, timing, recording, video-call delivery and a calm final checklist. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-part-3-complete-guide.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-part-3-complete-guide.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Learn IELTS Speaking Part 3 format, answer structures, idea development, comparison and speculation, with examples and a timed recording routine. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-part-1-complete-guide.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-part-1-complete-guide.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Master IELTS Speaking Part 1: format, answer length, a natural answer structure, common topics, Band 7 language and a timed practice routine. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-grammar-band-6-vs-band-7.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/ielts-speaking-grammar-band-6-vs-band-7.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Compare IELTS Speaking grammar at Band 6 and Band 7: range, error control, complex sentences, examples and a recording-based improvement plan. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-review-own-speaking-recording.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-review-own-speaking-recording.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Review an IELTS Speaking recording with a two-pass checklist for fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, then re-record one focused change. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-to-extend-a-short-ielts-answer.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-to-extend-a-short-ielts-answer.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Extend short IELTS Speaking answers with reasons, details, examples, contrasts and results—without filler, repetition or memorised scripts. https://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-long-should-ielts-speaking-answers-be.htmlhttps://ieltspeaking.com/guides/how-long-should-ielts-speaking-answers-be.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000There is no official word count. 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